Reporting to the Area Manager, the Journeyman Power Line Technician is responsible for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the electric distribution system.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but not limited to):
- Work safely in accordance with safety practice regulations and procedures.
- Construct, maintain, repair, or troubleshoot the electric distribution system (both overhead and underground).
- Perform live line work.
- Draft switching plans and perform switching.
- Perform power line inspection patrols.
- Provide quick and courteous customer service for trouble calls or power interruptions.
- Mentor apprentices and other team members.
- Participate in a regular standby rotation.
- Special projects and other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Proven ability to both lead and work within a team environment; this includes leading by example in promoting and applying safe work practices.
- Proven ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal customers and team members; this includes good communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a part of a team or independently as an individual contributor.
- Good organizational and time management skills, able to manage numerous projects and competing demands.
- Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and safe work practices.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Must have a valid Journeyman Power Line Technician ticket.
- Must have an Alberta Motor Vehicle class 3 or 1 with an air endorsement.
- Knowledge of basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, etc.)
Special Conditions:
- Business needs dictate that you must live within thirty (30) kilometers of the assigned service point office or a distance that allows a maximum twenty (20) minute response time to the assigned service point office.
- All successful candidates will be required to produce a current driver's abstract and will be subject to a criminal background check.
- Participation in after hours and weekend standby rotation is required.
- Participation on a construction crew is required.
- Travel away from home overnight may be required.
TO APPLY TO THIS POSITION:
Please submit your resume to careerscanada
fortisalberta.com and quote posting No.: U10-132 and position title, "Journeyman Power Line Technician - Brooks".
LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those external candidates to be considered for an interview will be contacted. All internal candidates will be notified.
PLEASE NOTE:
The company does not search employee files for relevant personal data (i.e. work history). Please ensure that any application/resume submitted outlines all relevant data you feel the company requires to evaluate your capabilities against the job requirements.
WHO WE ARE:
As owner and operator of more than 60 per cent of Alberta’s total electricity distribution network, FortisAlberta’s focus is delivering safe and reliable electricity to 482,300 residential, farm and business customers. The Company serves more than 200 communities with 110,500 kilometres of distribution power lines across Alberta. FortisAlberta is a wholly-owned, indirect subsidiary of Fortis Inc., the largest investor-owned distribution utility in Canada, serving more than two million gas and electricity customers.
In 2009, FortisAlberta invested $391 million in its electricity distribution system to improve reliability of service and meet customer needs.
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